David Letterman isn’t the only one with a Top 10 list. We have our own list here at the National Apartment Association Education Institute, and ours doesn’t include the “Top 10 Things You Don't Want To Hear At A Barbecue” or the “Top 10 Superhero Pet Peeves,” though we did like the one about people not understanding the difference between “tights” and “leotards.” No, our Top 10 list identifies...

As you read a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of presenting on the topic of green apartment units at the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) annual Education Conference in Boston at the end of June. We had a great turnout for our education session and the conference was pretty informative, so I thought I’d share my experience.
Our presentation covered various topics such as what a...

I went kayaking with a few friends the day it reached 106 degrees in Washington, D.C. (mistake No. 1). As I awkwardly climbed into my boat with the grace of a baby fawn learning how to use its legs, the 12-year-old boy by the docks assured me my possessions would be safe—and dry—in a spot in back of the kayak. He seemed wise and weathered beyond his years, so I trusted him (mistake No. 2)....

According to the EPA, e-waste (electronic waste) amounted to 2.37 million short tons in 2009. The same year, only 25 percent of e-waste that was ready for end-of-life management was collected for recycling. Hazardous materials, like mercury, lead, and cadmium, contaminate soil and water, and many states require that e-waste is processed and disposed properly.
Many residents have lots of e-waste...